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KM53 EKF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,062 mi
Last recorded82,062 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 EKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 82,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,084 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 78,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 72,787 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 72,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,482 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 63,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,413 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,300 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 28,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,255 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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KM53 EKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM53 EKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM53 EKF registered?

KM53 EKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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